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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.30, 941.27 and 368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.30, 941.27 and 368.66 is: 551.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.30 : 941.27 = 368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.30/941.27 = 368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.30x = 941.27 × 368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.30x = 347,002.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,002.05/629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.41

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